"This is perhaps the most beautiful time in human history; it is really pregnant with all kinds of creative possibilities made possible by science and technology which now constitute the slave of man-if man is not enslaved by it." ~Jonas Salk
Technology provides us with many opportunities to connect virtually, to be more creative in the ways we present information, and to utilize media in ways we have never been able to before. The following is just the beginning of presentation media sites for you to explore and use as you create assignments that reflect your experiences and views on assigned topics.
Person to person video calls are free on this service. You can also instant message or conference call with many (without video). Video calls are a slight monthly fee.
Wiggio is great for working teams, as it provides a virtual home for meetings, documents, surveys, tasks, and anything else that might be needed to work together and share information effectively.
Screencast-O-Matic is the original online screen recorder for one-click recording from your browser on Windows, Mac, or Linux with no install for FREE!
CamStudio is able to record all screen and audio activity on your computer and create industry-standard AVI video files and using its built-in SWF Producer can turn those AVIs into lean, mean, bandwidth-friendly Streaming Flash videos (SWFs). The following two links are YouTube tutorials to get you started. CamStudio Part 1 CamStudio Part 2
Screenr's web-based screen recorder makes it easy to record and share your screencasts. There is nothing to download to use this program. The following tutorial provides information on how to get started. Screenr Tutorial.pdf
Fun Visuals (avatars, posters, presentation, surveys, etc)
If you are looking for something different than PowerPoint presentations, then this is the site for you! Prezi can also transform previously created PowerPoint Slides into a "moving" presentation.
A wall full of post its might be more fun to read than just a blog or survey. Consider creating single surveys here and collect interesting responses (which can be anonymous). Log in with your Google account, create an account, or don't create an account. The options are all yours!
Is there anything that Google doesn't do? Use Google docs to share calendars, documents, create surveys, forms, etc. Explore the many wonders of Google docs.
This site states, "If you can type, you can make movies." This site provides backgrounds, actors, voices, sounds, and movement to make online movies. It also provides an education button that allows you to create safe videos from your IP address.
You can use poll every where as a way to have people respond to your polls via text or computer. This resource creates graphs and charts that highlight results.
Wiffiti publishes real time messages to screens in thousands of locations from jumbotrons to jukeboxes, bars to bowling alleys and cafes to colleges. You can interact with Wiffiti from your mobile phone or the web.
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YouTube
TeacherTube
Broadcast yourself on the world's largest video sharing service.YouTube Quick CaptureTutorial..pdf
This tutorial will get you started on broadcasting yourself.Skype
Person to person video calls are free on this service. You can also instant message or conference call with many (without video). Video calls are a slight monthly fee.Podcast
Audacity
This is free and open source software great for creating mp3 and other sound recordings.Free Audio Conferencing
Free audio conferencing--great for learning team meetings!Free Conference Call
Another free audio conference site that allows you to record conferences for later review. Great for learning team meetings!Free Conference Calling Tutorial.pdf
This written tutorial will walk you through the basics, but the free conference calling website has excellent directions.Rondee
Yet another free audio conference site that allows you to record conferences for later review. Great for learning team meetings!Wiggio
Wiggio is great for working teams, as it provides a virtual home for meetings, documents, surveys, tasks, and anything else that might be needed to work together and share information effectively.Screencast
Screencast-O-Matic
Screencast-O-Matic is the original online screen recorder for one-click recording from your browser on Windows, Mac, or Linux with no install for FREE!CamStudio
CamStudio is able to record all screen and audio activity on your computer and create industry-standard AVI video files and using its built-in SWF Producer can turn those AVIs into lean, mean, bandwidth-friendly Streaming Flash videos (SWFs). The following two links are YouTube tutorials to get you started.CamStudio Part 1
CamStudio Part 2
Screenr
Screenr's web-based screen recorder makes it easy to record and share your screencasts. There is nothing to download to use this program. The following tutorial provides information on how to get started.Screenr Tutorial.pdf
Fun Visuals (avatars, posters, presentation, surveys, etc)
Prezi
If you are looking for something different than PowerPoint presentations, then this is the site for you! Prezi can also transform previously created PowerPoint Slides into a "moving" presentation.Voki
Voki allows you to create an avatar with up to one minute of recorded voice. A great way to respond to a vote, an idea, or a forum.ToonDoo
Everyone loves a cartoon, and this site provides you with the tools to create some of your own. You can also create a ToonBook.Glogster
Posters combine words and visuals to make a point. Use Glogster as a way to present your ideas.bubbl
Mind maps, graphic organizers, webbing . . . bubbl provides an electronic forum to get ideas started and to get ideas organized.Wallwisher
A wall full of post its might be more fun to read than just a blog or survey. Consider creating single surveys here and collect interesting responses (which can be anonymous). Log in with your Google account, create an account, or don't create an account. The options are all yours!Survey Monkey
You can create up to ten questions for free from which to survey up to 100 participants. For a small fee, you can create unlimited questions.Kwik Surveys
Free, unlimited survey questions. Answers can be gathered in many formats for presentations and easy analysis.Google Docs
Is there anything that Google doesn't do? Use Google docs to share calendars, documents, create surveys, forms, etc. Explore the many wonders of Google docs.Xtranormal
This site states, "If you can type, you can make movies." This site provides backgrounds, actors, voices, sounds, and movement to make online movies. It also provides an education button that allows you to create safe videos from your IP address.Poll Everywhere
You can use poll every where as a way to have people respond to your polls via text or computer. This resource creates graphs and charts that highlight results.Wiffite
Wiffiti publishes real time messages to screens in thousands of locations from jumbotrons to jukeboxes, bars to bowling alleys and cafes to colleges.You can interact with Wiffiti from your mobile phone or the web.